Education grad named Teacher of the Year thanks Polk State for “all they invested in me”
Heather Kunze says she wanted to be a teacher as long as she could remember, but it wasn’t until her thirties that she “finally decided to buckle down and do this for myself – for…
Polk State Education student named Employee of the Year at Carlton Palmore Elementary
Julia Barrett is wowing professionals in the field of education before she even has her degree in hand. She was named School-Related Employee of the Year at Carlton Palmore Elementary, where she serves as a…
Polk State graduate named Teacher of the Year driven by upbringing in foster care
Ashley Ray was inspired to become a teacher to give back to students like her and her siblings who grew up in foster care and became adopted brothers and sisters. Ray was named Teacher of…
Polk State brings teacher education closer to home for students in Winter Haven, East Polk
Polk State College is expanding its Education Program with classes starting in August on the Winter Haven Campus. Students who live on the east side of Polk County are grateful for the opportunity to save…
Polk State Corporate College Executive Director: No training is off limits
“There’s always a way.” Throughout her working career, that has been Polk State Corporate College Executive Director Patty Collins’ motto. Collins began her tenure at Polk State College in January. She arrived with more than…
Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training
Polk State College and Lakeland Regional Health partnered to produce the largest mass casualty incident scenario either organization has ever coordinated. The results? Critical hands-on experience and interdisciplinary training for more than 200 individuals, including…
Polk State Aerospace to host open house June 6
Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to provide prospective students with information about degree…
Polk State Nursing graduate continues a family legacy
Beverly Laidig began her journey into nursing with large shoes to fill. A member of Polk State College’s 130th graduating class, Laidig was inspired to go into the profession and attend Polk State by her…
Polk State students learn from accomplished muralist Gillian Fazio
For Polk State College’s The Arts Program, students are afforded the opportunity to learn hands-on from accomplished people in the fields of Music, Theater, and the Visual Arts. During the Spring 2024 Semester, students from…
Polk State creates FAFSA page to keep students informed on latest changes
With ongoing changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Polk State College has created a FAFSA page that will help students stay up to date on the latest developments. The changes to…